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Cybersecurity frameworks in APAC don’t support remote care: report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Existing cybersecurity frameworks for healthcare across Asia-Pacific are not suited for remote care management. Consulting which looked into the cybersecurity landscape of the region and how policies and other measures apply in the rising remote care segment.

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2018 Year in Review: The Year’s Biggest Remote Care News & Developments

care innovations

As government agencies like the CMS and VA expanded access to telehealth towards the goal of extending care into rural areas, industry leaders like Care Innovations® announced a series of breakthroughs with exciting implications for the years to come. January: Unbundled CMS Code Increases Remote Care Reimbursement.

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What is the Future of Virtual Wards?

Lloyd Price

Privacy and security concerns: Virtual wards involve collecting and sharing patient health data electronically, which raises privacy and security concerns. Health equity: There is a risk that virtual wards may widen health inequalities if some patients do not have access to the technology or support they need to participate.

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What is the Future of Virtual Wards for patients, providers and payers?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary Virtual wards, also known as hospital at home, are a rapidly growing model of care that allows patients to receive hospital-level care in their own homes. This is done through the use of remote monitoring technology, such as wearable devices, video consultations, and telemedicine.

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Nordic HealthTech: one of the most dynamic and innovative in the world

Lloyd Price

The use of telemedicine to provide remote care: Telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology to provide medical care remotely. It has become increasingly popular in recent years, as it allows patients to receive care from doctors without having to travel to a clinic or hospital.

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What exactly is HealthTech? What is the difference between Digital Health and HealthTech?

Lloyd Price

Software: This includes software that is used to manage patient records, provide remote care, or deliver educational content. Wearable devices: These are devices that are worn on the body and can track health data such as heart rate, sleep, and activity levels.

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Telehealth Home Monitoring and Remote Patient Monitoring: The Perfect Combination for Modern Healthcare

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

Telehealth is the use of electronic information and communication technologies to provide health-related services remotely, such as virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and patient education. This data can then be used to monitor and efficiently manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.